firestarters
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Firewood falls into one of two categories — hardwood or softwood. Hardwoods are very dense and have
high energy per volume, which means they burn longer and hotter than their less-dense counterparts, the
softwoods. For this reason, each of the firewood we profile is a hardwood, with the exception of cedar.
There is nothing quite like sitting by a warm fire in the wintertime.
Whether you're in the mood for high heat or low, sweet aromas or rich notes, there is a firewood for you.
With winter just getting underway, there is plenty of time to experiment with all of our favorite types of firewood.
Almond
Splitability: Medium
Aroma: Sweet
Heat: High
apple
Splitability: Medium
Aroma: Fruity
Heat: High
ash
Splitability: Medium
Aroma: Slight
Heat: Medium-High
cedar
Splitability: Easy
Aroma: Slight
Heat: High, burns quickly
cherry
Splitability: Easy
Aroma: Fruity
Heat: Medium-High
oak
Splitability: Medium
Aroma: Rich
Heat: High
walnut
Splitability: Easy
Aroma: Nutty
Heat: High
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